Are physicians aware of obstructive sleep apnea in children?

Tamay Z. Ü., Akcay A., Kilic G., Suleyman A., Ones U., Guler N.

Sleep medicine, cilt.7, sa.7, ss.580-4, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 7 Sayı: 7
  • Basım Tarihi: 2006
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.sleep.2006.04.004
  • Dergi Adı: Sleep medicine
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.580-4
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: children, obstructive sleep apnea, physician, pediatrician, DISORDERS, SYMPTOMS
  • İstanbul Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Background and purpose: Childhood obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects 1-3% of preschool children. If left untreated, it can result in serious morbidity including growth retardation, cor pulmonale, and neurocognitive deficits, such as poor learning and behavioral problems. Early recognition and treatment is important to prevent morbidity and sequela and to provide better quality of life both for the child and his or her family members. The purpose of this study was to elucidate the knowledge and attitude physicians have about pediatric OSA, using the Obstructive Sleep Apnea Knowledge and Attitudes in Children (OSAKA-KIDS) questionnaire.